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Ministry of Attorney General public inquiries

Last updated on June 3, 2026

This page provides information about current and past public inquiries and related reviews involving the Ministry of Attorney General, including reports, status updates, background materials and support resources.

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About public inquiries

Under the Public Inquiry Act, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may order a public inquiry into a matter of public interest. This can include a joint inquiry with another government or an Indigenous organization. The Province can also participate in national inquiries by providing B.C.-specific information and context.

Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C.

The Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C. was created to look at ways to improve safety and security at community events. It was established after the tragedy that followed the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025.

The commission's report provides practical advice for event organizers, local governments, and public safety officials. The inquiry was conducted under the Public Inquiry Act.

National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was established by the federal government in September 2016. It examined systemic causes of violence experienced by Indigenous women and girls and why they are at greater risk of violence.

Each province and territory established its own commission of inquiry to participate in the National Inquiry. Learn about B.C.'s commission of inquiry.

The National Inquiry released its final report, Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, on June 3, 2019.

Status updates

In 2021, two years after the release of the National Inquiry's final report, B.C. released A Path Forward: Priorities and Early Strategies for B.C. The report was B.C.'s first status update in response to the National Inquiry and its 231 Calls for Justice. Since then, B.C. has released five annual status updates on progress related to provincially relevant Calls for Justice.

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 B.C.'s commission of inquiry

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Background

The British Columbia Commission of Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was established in November 2016. The commission was required to deliver its final report by April 30, 2019 and conclude operations by June 2019.

B.C. participated in the inquiry by:

  • Providing relevant files and records, as requested and as appropriate to B.C.’s jurisdiction
  • Participating as observers in community, institutional and expert hearings
  • Supporting information-sharing and referrals to families through the BC Family Information Liaison Unit
 

Written submission to the National Inquiry

Missing Women Commission of Inquiry

Conducted under the Public Inquiry Act, the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry looked at:

  • How police investigated reports of women missing from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
  • The decision to stay charges against Robert William Pickton

Status updates

In December 2012, the commission released its final report, Forsaken: The Report of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry. The report included 63 recommendations. In response to the recommendations, the Province released six status updates.

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Forsaken: The Report of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry

The report is available as separate PDF and EPUB files to reduce file size and make downloading easier. EPUB files are compatible with most e-book readers and tablets.

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The Province continues to work closely with Indigenous communities and partners to develop a meaningful path forward on ending violence against Indigenous women and girls in B.C.

Vancouver Riot Review

The Riot Review was an independent examination of the riot that occurred at the 2011 Stanley Cup finals in Vancouver. It made 53 recommendations to improve the safety of civic celebrations in that city.

The Braidwood Commissions of Inquiry

The Braidwood Commissions examined the death of Robert Dziekanski. The first commission reported on the use of conducted energy weapons. The second commission provided Robert Dziekanski’s family and the public with a complete record of the circumstances of his death. The inquiry was conducted under the Public Inquiry Act.

The Davies Commission of Inquiry into the Death of Frank Paul

The Davies Commission was established to:

  • Provide Frank Paul’s family and the public with a record of the circumstances relating to his death
  • Recommend changes to rules, policies and procedures, if necessary

The inquiry was conducted under the Public Inquiry Act.

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